Chapter 3 - Victoria Trembles As The Black Clutch Opens Slowly
Victoria’s manicured fingers hovered over the golden clasp of her expensive designer leather handbag like it was a venomous snake.
“This is humiliating, Julian... after everything I’ve sacrificed for this family and this company,” she muttered through clenched teeth.
“You haven’t sacrificed a damn thing except the truth,” Julian retorted, taking a slow step toward her side of the table.
Leo watched from his chair, his small fingers tightly clutching the fabric of his father’s custom tailored suit jacket.
With a shaky snap, Victoria finally popped the golden clasp and lifted the leather flap of the luxury clutch.
Inside sat a gold-plated compact mirror, a tube of matte lipstick, a diamond-encrusted cardholder, and a small velvet pouch.
“See? There is nothing in here except my personal cosmetics and keys!” Victoria snapped, holding the bag wide open.
“Not that pocket, Victoria... the secret zipper compartment in the lining,” seven-year-old Leo piped up clearly.
Victoria’s face froze instantly, the blood draining completely from her cheeks as if she had just seen a ghost.
Julian’s eyes narrowed into dangerous slits as he reached across the table and seized the velvet pouch himself.
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“Let’s see what else is hiding in your expensive designer accessories,” Julian whispered with absolute venom.
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